He is one of the biggest names in the UFC welterweight division (up to 77kg) , but also one of the most controversial. Colby Covington , known for his provocative statements and his support for former President Donald Trump, revealed that he plans to enter politics after retiring from the octagon.
In an interview with PBD Podcast, Covington stated that he wants to fight for what he believes in and that he is considering running for a position in Congress, the Senate or even the governor of Florida.
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“I just spent five rounds with the supposed champion who was supposed to completely decimate me. It was a very competitive fight, it could have gone either way. But I know that I am much more than a fighter. I'm smarter than that. I can use my mind and I have intellect to be able to navigate the waters and get to where I want in life. I haven't thought about it yet, but I want to get into politics one day because I want to fight for what I believe in. Maybe enter Congress, the Senate, something like that. It could be the governor of Florida,” said the fighter.
Covington, who is 35 years old and has a record of 17 wins and four losses in MMA , has already fought for the undisputed title in the category three times, but was defeated on all occasions. Two of those losses were to Nigerian Kamaru Usman and another in December 2023, when he lost by decision to Leon Edwards at UFC 296.
Colby Covington in politics?
The American is an ally of Trump and already visited the White House in 2018, when he received praise from the then president. He is also a critic of the restriction measures imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic and has been involved in several controversies due to his insults to other fighters, countries and cultures.
Covington is not the only MMA fighter who has expressed interest in politics. Irishman Conor McGregor , former two-division UFC champion and one of the sport's biggest stars, announced on social media that he intends to run for president of Ireland in 2025.
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